Chest

Question 1

are the most common of all radiographic procedures

Answer 1

Chest radiographic examinations

Question 2

is the upper portion of the trunk between the neck and the abdomen

Answer 2

Chest or Thorax

Question 3

Three sections of the radiographic anatomy of the chest

Answer 3

1. bony thorax
2. respiratory system proper
3. mediastinum

Question 4

What is the preferred landmark for locating the central ray on a PA chest?

Answer 4

vertebra prominence, wc corresponds to the level of the apex of the lungs

Question 5

What method is used for locating T1 in Chest PA?

Answer 5

hand spread method

Question 6

the recommended landmark for location of central ray for chest AP projection

Answer 6

jugular notch

Question 7

very important because any chest or lung movement that occurs during the exposure results in blurring of the radiograph image

Answer 7

Breathing Instructions

Question 8

It is formed by articulation of manubrium with body of sternum
It lies at level of 2nd costal cartilage
Point from which all costal cartilages and ribs are counted
It lies opposite the intervertebral disc between T4 and T5

Answer 8

Sternal Angle (Angle of Louis)